Philippe Ruland

With over six years of experience in project management and consulting, Philippe Ruland, based in the Basel Region, Switzerland, has an impressive track record. He began his career at Capgemini, working on projects for the European Commission, Coca-Cola European Partners, the Belgian Federal Government, and Colruyt in Belgium. He then joined Resillion as a PMO Manager, where he oversaw internal project management, a global ERP implementation, ESG, and quality management. Philippe's adaptability, positivity, and solution-oriented mindset make him a valuable asset. Now, he looks forward to contributing his expertise to a multinational organization in IT, pharma, retail, or production. 

Experience 

PMO Manager 

Resillion (Formerly Eurofins Digital Testing) 

May 2021 - Present (2 years 4 months) 

As a PMO Manager, I spearheaded the creation of a robust project management framework, facilitating efficient project execution within Resillion. This involved overseeing internal projects, coaching operations managers, and managing the company's global ERP implementation. Additionally, I took on the role of Quality Manager for the Benelux region, ensuring ISO 17025 accreditation for Belgium, and served as the CO2 champion, coordinating ESG efforts and reporting on emissions for the Benelux 

Portfolio Management Officer at Colruyt  

Capgemini 

Nov 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 7 months) 

In my role as Portfolio Management Officer at Colruyt, I managed a portfolio of 12 projects and programs with a budget of approximately 10 million Euros. This encompassed coaching ~10 project managers, controlling budgets, resolving planning issues, and reporting directly to the national Marketing director, ensuring the successful execution of strategic projects. 

PM at Atlas Copco 

Capgemini 

Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months) 

During my tenure as a Project Manager at Atlas Copco, I led the Smart Analytics project, overseeing its implementation and coaching team members. I maintained regular progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project milestones were achieved within the stipulated time frame. 

PMO at Coca-Cola European Partners 

Capgemini 

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019 (6 months) 

As a PMO at Coca-Cola European Partners, my responsibilities included controlling an SAP implementation program, managing progress reporting, and overseeing test management processes. My role played a critical part in ensuring the smooth execution of this essential project. 

PMO Change management FEDCOM e-invoicing project 

Capgemini 

Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 2 months) 

In my capacity as a Change Management PMO, I was a key contributor to the successful implementation of the SAP VIM module for the Belgian federal government. This involved effective communication with stakeholders, creating documentation, and facilitating a smooth transition to the new system. Resulting in a better change experience for the end-users. 

PMO - QA3 project for European commission DG TAXUD 

Capgemini 

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 (8 months) 

I served as a PMO in the Quality Assurance project for the European Commission DG TAXUD, responsible for task delegation within a team of around 60 FTEs. My role included allocating resources for test witnessing across Europe and controlling the project's travel budget. This enabled the program manager to keep track of important metrics on the program. 

Efiniti Services 

Nov 2015 - May 2016 (7 months) 

Intern 

During my internship at Efiniti Services, I contributed to software testing and played a role in SME transition management. This experience allowed me to gain practical insights into these domains and hone my skills in a professional setting. 

MSc in applied Economics

Professional Scrum Master I  

PRINCE2® Foundation  

ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level - ISTQB®